If ever realized, this looks to be a terrific game of a very little covered subject, which is a shame as there was enough combat, politicking, intrigue, and double crossing going on to make a really rich game experience. However, I fear that without more attention and details this product will never see the light of day--and what a loss to the gaming community that would be! Was this comment helpful?
yesno
(4 people found this comment helpful, 0 did not)

2. Michael on 12/30/2013, said:

Sounds interesting, but why would I throw money behind a P500 with a broken image line, and a short blurb that not only sounds similar to virtually all other card-driven games out there, but seems awkwardly translated as well? This entry needs a bit of TLC...Was this comment helpful?
yesno
(8 people found this comment helpful, 0 did not)

3. Jeffrey on 9/11/2013, said:

Do you have any intention of posting rules, updates, or any information at all regarding this game? Yes, it's a pretty map but a little more support might get this game the numbers it needs I rather than sitting in limbo for years.Was this comment helpful?
yesno
(6 people found this comment helpful, 1 did not)

4. Javier on 3/8/2013, said:

Very intriguingWas this comment helpful?
yesno
(1 people found this comment helpful, 6 did not)

5. Richard on 2/2/2013, said:

I'm intrigued by this game, but I need more to go on. English rules would help. A lot.Was this comment helpful?
yesno
(6 people found this comment helpful, 1 did not)

6. Paul on 9/26/2012, said:

I was very happy last year when I saw this game on pre-order. We should thank the designers for bringing us a game on an aspect of German history that, to my knowledge, has never been covered in a game. Actually, my pre-order is with Udo Grebe Games so that I might receive the original German version, "Ränke der Fürsten". One begins to wonder if this game, English or German version, will ever see the light of day! Could not the publishers and designers do more to promote the game??!! As of the UGG web site, the German version has only 8 pre-orders! Just the game map alone is worth the pre-order price! So, let's get some pre-orders going...vorwärts!! Was this comment helpful?
yesno
(9 people found this comment helpful, 1 did not)

Showing comments 1-6 of 6

Medieval Conspiracy introduces players to the Holy Roman Empire of Germany. That Empire is divided into numberless small earldoms, principalities, and bishoprics. The Ruler of the Empire is the Holy Roman Emperor who is elected by the 7 electoral princes.

In Medieval Conspiracy you take the role of a mighty noble family. Increase your power, gain new countries, get votes of the electoral princes to finally be elected the new Holy Roman Emperor.

Game Map subject to change

The map will use original German Names to give the game a greater historical flair. Functions on the map you need for game play will be handled with symbols. So the map is identical for both the English and German Version. The symbols will be explained in the rules book. This will become visible in a later update.

Game Play

Medieval conspiracy is run by Action cards and Event cards. After collecting income players bid for Event cards. 3 Eventcards are displayed on their open side. Thereafter players bid for them in turn order. The player who got an Event card can use it later during his turn.

As can be seen in the example cards above the game often uses German names of that time to keep the original flavor. But all German terms are translated into English and explained in English.

The Mastercards are an important mechanic to control the Elector's votes. The card GFT. Hessen shows a card for a typical fiefdom. With the mini map inside the card it is very easy to find a fiefdom on the game map.

During a player turn players roll the dice of destiny and play event and action cards. That cardplay results in numerous effects giving each game a new special course.